Though her eyes were already glistening with ecstatic tears, they seemed to redden somewhat as they looked at me. It’s a dockside café by the harbo.... The sunset shines on the bay, and it looks like the water is on fire. I’ll get us a patio spot. Maybe you should ask one of your new friends. They have such great softshell crab. Her voice broke on the last word. I looked to the ceiling despairingly, then back down at her. Something in me gave way when I gazed into those white sorceress’s eyes.. I expect to see you and Master Peter in the church every week without fail. I have asked the blacksmith to keep an eye on him, and there is an empty cottage in the village where you can live. But he will be waiting for you; you need to go.”She handed Abigail a bundle.“Take this too. It’s just a few things you’ll need: some clothes and food, a little money. Peter loves you and will look after you, but no-one can live on love alone.”Abigail took it gratefully.“Thank you,” she repeated, not. ”“That still beats you in Athens and me in Watertown.”That earned a big grin. “Very true! So, you find a job and we’ll plan the wedding over the winter and get married right after graduation.”“Sounds like a plan,” I agreed. We didn’t talk for a bit more, and then fell asleep.I was up early and pulled some shorts on, and then went outside. With Kelly sleeping next to me, I didn’t have The Nightmare. It was brisk in the fall dawn, not quite chilly, but not summer any longer. I hoped my. .." Ned nodded. He then bent to read the labels on the three largest jars."I see you name your experiments Professor, let me see 'Constance', 'Jane' and 'Daphne'. Why do you choose ladies names?" A mere foible of mine Mr Holmes, they are my children. If we collaborate well you may meet them one day."Holmes fought against the wave of disgust rising in him, he smiled."I would very much like to, at an appropriate time - as you determine, Herr Professor."Burgabiter beamed, and his enlarged ego.